Great libel case case Opdyke v Weed advances in New York courts
Dubuque Herald reports the Opdyke versus Weed libel suit in New York City courts. Witnesses allege Opdyke and allies manipulated stock, aided destruction of a gun factory, and secured city compensation. Interwoven corruption claims implicate Republican circles and state party honesty debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opdyke
Weed
N. Y
Hia
Gen
Vrewpont
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Anticipated Ax Order Tightens Passport Rules
The proposed directive would bar travelers not presenting an immigrant passenger status from entering the United States unless by sea through an American port with a passport. The measure aims to curb evil disposed entrants from Canada and could disrupt cross country travel via Canada, forcing route changes between east and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Soldier jailed for stealing cotton in St Louis
A poor private sentenced to imprisonment in St Louis for stealing ten dollars worth of cotton. He proved too weak for a private’s pay yet not enough to deserve the Star of a Brigadier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
SperMatonnica
Whittier
Mont Canes
Office Central
St Charles Street
Sinth & Seventh
Lindell Hotel
Saint Louis
Saintos Ra
Clark Whittier
Leading editorial on the greenback mispricing
A Tribune editorial argues the five dollar greenback is really worth just over two dollars and calls the note a lie that deceives the public. It warns the scheme will harm many workers and benefit only a few at the expense of the common man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cexmennacus Liann
Rebel Pirate Chickamauga Arrives at Bermuda Harbor
The Bermuda Advocate reports the arrival of the rebel pirate Chickamauga at St George's Bermuda from Wilmington on October 26. She was allowed to coal and depart after a chase by ten Federal gunboats. The piece details prior escapades and engagements with U.S. forces, plus a later police clash and a reported scene at Government Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda Advocate
St. George's
Bermuda
Chickamanugs
Wilmington
Advocate
Wilkinson
Str George’s
Shooting Star
Panama
Imma Ball
Cuba
New York
Mary FE. Potter
Key Weat
Lincoln
Godapeed
Chickamauga
Earthquake Shocks Reported from Washington Territory
A Washington Territory earthquake on the 2nd caused fear and excitement across the island. Recounted effects include moving furniture, cracked crockery, a collapsed chimney, and loud brick grinding. Mountain collapse near Mount Baker suggests major volcanic activity may be linked to the tremors.
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Victonia
Vancouver
Leland
Inca
Mount Baker
Washington Territory
Mt. Baker
Hard Times in California from the Costa Rica return
The New York Nova notes a large influx of California emigrants arriving on the Costa Rica and Costa Rica’s crowded passages. Families arrive lean and worn, carrying household goods and arms, refuting regional prosperity myths and revealing widespread hardship and disillusion after 1862–63 Western State journeys.
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N. Y. Nova
Lovejoy’s
F’rench
Costa Rica
Conta Rien
Atlantic
California
Land of
Gol
Plaine
Romance of War In the Trenches and Bloodied Faces
A prose passage reflects on the brutality of war and the moral struggle it provokes. It contrasts romantic myths of battle with the grim reality seen by soldiers, surgeons, and camp followers as death and desecration unfold. The speaker urges readers to confront the true cost of killing.
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Nicanor
Ips Stark
Saf
Luvalids
South Ians
Twlleon
Mathews
N.Y
Matusaw
Flesith
Cagen
Lacroix
Malden Lane
Albany
Destruction by Wild Animals Widespread in California
The San Francisco Bulletin reports severe losses of sheep, horses, and cattle in California from bears, lions, and coyotes in lower counties and mountain passes. Bears in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles areas killed many cattle while grizzlies hunted at night near San Marcos. coons and other predators devastated crops and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Santa Barba
Los Angeles
San Marcos
Santa Barbara
Canadas
Spontaneous Combustion Report Draws Comment
An 19th century account discusses spontaneous combustion, noting cases often involve intemperate women. A recent example describes a man found enveloped in silver flame, extinguished quickly, with severe burns but preserved viscera. Two prior local cases, both liquor indulgers, affected women and included one alive in flames and another burned to greasy ashes with lampblack and stench.
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Newburyyort Tlevald
Hell
Improbable Pyrotechnic Funeral Prank and News Snippets
A French tale of a dying pyrotechnist who planned candles to spark during a priestly funeral, thrilling yet alarming the clergy. Also reports of Maricabo and Mavienko actions at sea, Lord Lyons property sales, coffee myths, and a Virginia canal boats Gatling gun notice.
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Dubuque Herald
Blackwood
McClean
Siehmes
Starrers of War
Wid Animales
Maricabo
Nov. Lith
Poulga
Mavienko
Marivabo
Lord Lyons
Walimton
Washington
Worcester
Roston Courier
North Carolina
Davenport
Iowa
Wiergte
Brady
Main Streets
Papila Oltheras
KREAM
Conaiate Uf
Garabaldi
Mary Margaret Mann
Academy
Immaculate Conception
Déwen
Ane
I. H. Seeley
Dixon
Strickland
Joshpitt
Bible House
New York City
Edward A. Wilson
Williaresburg
Kinga,Co
New Yok
Déwilm
Spe
Catarrn
Doctor Gooddalw
Mungell
Duhugia
C. W. Robick
Lansing
Mich
Ste. Publican
Mosard
Bennett Pieters & Co
Chietra
Bennett Peters & Co
U.S
Reuters
Lockrow
Ifo
W. B.locicrow
P.O. Bow
D&wim
James Clarke
BY Hoyal
J. Clark
Beara
Real Britain
United State
Gortlands St
Cheeseman
Iron and Steel
Dubuque
Blood
S & Hunt's
Newhouse
Kands
Main Street
Town Street
Farley & Christman
Chicago
Atnbanks
Scales
Herrings Safes
J.A. Manny
Reaper and Mower
Clark & Utler
N.B
Brasa
Westpital & Hinds
Mary St
Doxsugar
Towa
Dans
Tee
I. Ionack & CO
Tenth Street
Iron Works
Pipes &C
H. Honack
J. Hs Des
J. Rsa
W. F. Coolbaugh & CO
W.¥. Coolbaugh
Kate Pros
Burlington Bank State Bank of Town
Coolbaugh & Brooks
Burlington, Iowa
Illino
New York Exchange
Specio, &c
American Express Co
Orrice Im Morrison
Rock
Dunugur
Lowa Y&lis
If Pooth
Ro Tunnon
Geo D Wood
Janes Burt
Wm G Stewart
N C Ameden
F WO Sheffeld
Charles J Rogers
CJ Rooth
Weigel
CJ Cumings
Timothy Mayon
FE Bissell
T ' Ghas
J. Rogers
A Cooper
Locust and
2Nd Streets
Carriage & Wagon Makers
Continental Insurance ,Co
Burden É Williams
Dew Izain
John Hesse
St. Cloud Livery Stable
Cincinnath
Charles Meyer
Malin St
Key City
G. W. Caadbourne
Fheo, Forster
Chadbourne & Forster
Lovee
Commercial
List Ae Ey
Robbing
Nn Frotectt
Morrison’s
Brocks, Oowa
Read Lstate
Congela
Winslow T Barker
BF Guiles
W J Barney
Jen Gibson
WP 1
Conger
OL Currier
I H
G. Farr
Nf. Foorr
Hdadiy
Clark
Dr. C
Peeth Seton Goll
Enformmation
Adeere
Owe UY Feu
John Bogden
Niesin Street
P S
Wrunks, Valises, &c
H. Frank
Main St
Lins Juet
Sahich
N. B.yiCountry
Agis
Amsden & Walker
Tony Tors Tee
Dubuque Brewery
Plank Roni
Tad
Edgar Tisdale
É&C
Sale Bank Town
Tat National Bank of Dabdn
Rela & Murdoch
Buttes Eeort
Western Brewery
Tschirgil & Sonwind
M. Allison Dubuquf
Ocuean
Bixerpool
Queenstown
Conk Hanger
Liverpool
Philatelphia, Seamship Company
Glastow
City of Manchester
City of Baltimore
Saturnf
Itv
Ifey
Pier 1
Unver
London
Pioengere
Antwerp
Steerige Rsg
Hamburg
Bremen
Ries
Yor
Oniees, Joh
G. Paler, A
Connoily
Sth
Locust Streets
Pablo
Dinon
Cencinnati
Dre Ricord
Paris
Solit
Pete
Dr. Ricord
Acon’iadt
Ristez
Roland
Broadway
S. Y
Dune
DR. Whittier
South
Clark Street
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